Category: Success

Dual Coding

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Dual coding is a scientific way to say that learning through a combination of reading, listening, and/or looking at images or videos makes a stronger learning that any of those […]

Elaboration

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Elaboration means as you are reading and studying, you take an active role in thinking about the information by asking questions, making connections, and relating it to your own experiences. […]

Concrete Examples

Stick figure leans over a box with eg on it. Around the top Use specific examples to understand abstract ideas and concrete examples

Connecting abstract ideas to specific examples helps you to understand them better and remember them more easily. See below for details or review this downloadable poster. How to Do It […]

Interleaving

Stick figure sweating while walking up a slope of letters reading ACB CBA BCA over Topics. Around reads Switch between ideas while you study and Interleaving

Interleaving means switching between topics. Like spacing practice, interleaving allows your brain to work a bit more to remember information you learned, making a stronger learning connection. See below for […]

Spaced Practice

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Similar to retrieval practice, spaced practice has to do with how you remember information. Spaced practice means reviewing materials after some time away from learning it. Spacing studying helps make […]

Retrieval Practice

stick figure sitting and writing with an idea cloud over her head with an arrow pointing to the writing surface. Practice Bringing Information to Mind - Retrieval Practice

If you have ever used flashcards, studied with friends by quizzing each other, or had to write a paper on a topic, you have used retrieval practice. Creating a concept […]

Staying Positive on Your Journey

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Going back to “school” can make anyone nervous and anxious. Staying connected with loved ones and getting enough sleep and exercise can help keep you mentally and emotionally refreshed and […]

Time Management Tactics

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Time management is made up of several skills – depending on which ones you are good at and which are a struggle, different strategies can be helpful. Review this short […]

Staying On Top of Your Learning

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A challenge of self-paced online courses is making space for the time to read, reflect, and learn. Below are a few strategies you might find useful on a day to […]